Over the last decade, biodegradable polymers (BP) replaced traditional non-degradable materials in dental and maxillo-facial surgery, in particular for bone regeneration and periodontal care, due to their ability to break down and be absorbed by the body without producing harmful degradation products, along with their great potential for controlled drug delivery, wound management, dental restorations, and tissue engineering. This review described the physical-chemical characteristics of these materials, classified them based on their sensitivity on hydrolytic or enzyme degradation, and described their recent application in both restorative and regenerative dentistry.
Biodegradable polymers in dental tissue engineering and regeneration
Di Salle Anna;Petillo Orsolina;Peluso Gianfranco;Calarco Anna
2018
Abstract
Over the last decade, biodegradable polymers (BP) replaced traditional non-degradable materials in dental and maxillo-facial surgery, in particular for bone regeneration and periodontal care, due to their ability to break down and be absorbed by the body without producing harmful degradation products, along with their great potential for controlled drug delivery, wound management, dental restorations, and tissue engineering. This review described the physical-chemical characteristics of these materials, classified them based on their sensitivity on hydrolytic or enzyme degradation, and described their recent application in both restorative and regenerative dentistry.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
